Parliament Special Session: Focus on Women's Empowerment and Delimitation Bill
Parliament special session LIVE: Delimitation in focus; Modi hails 'women's empowerment' ahead of 33% quota bill
Hindustan Times
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During the special session of India's Parliament from April 16 to 18, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the need for consensus on the Women's Reservation Bill, aiming for its implementation in the 2029 elections. Opposition parties support women's reservation but oppose the Delimitation Bill, questioning the proposed increase in Lok Sabha seats.
- 01The special session will introduce three key bills, including the Women's Reservation Bill.
- 02Prime Minister Modi calls for opposition support for women's empowerment legislation.
- 03Opposition parties support women's reservation but oppose the Delimitation Bill.
- 04Concerns raised about the redrawing of constituencies and increasing Lok Sabha seats.
- 05The session runs from April 16 to 18, 2026.
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The special session of India's Parliament is set to take place from April 16 to 18, 2026, where three significant bills will be introduced, including the Women's Reservation Bill. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged opposition parties to support this constitutional amendment, which aims to implement women's reservation in the Lok Sabha for the 2029 general elections, based on the 2011 Census. He emphasized that fulfilling this wish is essential for every sister and daughter in the country. However, while the opposition supports the Women's Reservation Bill, they have expressed strong objections to the Delimitation Bill, questioning the rationale behind redrawing constituencies and the proposed increase in Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 850. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge stated that while they support women's reservation, they have reservations about the government's approach to the delimitation process.
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The proposed Women's Reservation Bill could significantly enhance women's representation in Indian politics, impacting governance and policy-making.
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